Description
Queso Fundido Skillet is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring savory chorizo cooked with onions and garlic, topped with a rich blend of melted cheeses. Served hot and bubbly straight from the skillet, it makes a perfect appetizer or snack when paired with crispy tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chorizo (bulk, not in casings)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for cooking)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend (such as Oaxaca, Asadero, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños or fresh jalapeños (optional, for extra spice)
- Tortilla chips or flour tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Chorizo: Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove any excess grease to avoid greasy texture.
- Sauté the Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent, enhancing the flavor.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, stirring frequently to prevent burning and releasing aromatic flavors.
- Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat to medium-low. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and Mexican cheese blend over the chorizo mixture in the skillet.
- Cover and Melt: Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt for about 3-4 minutes until it is gooey and bubbly, creating a luscious cheesy topping.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and pickled or fresh jalapeños if you desire a spicy kick.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas for dipping and scooping up the cheesy, spicy goodness.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of jalapeños or add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve even cooking and better cheese melting.
- Remove excess grease after cooking chorizo to prevent the dish from being too oily.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Substitute cheeses based on availability, but maintaining a mix of mozzarella and cheddar with a Mexican blend gives the best flavor and melt.
